Clerissa Visser

Clerissa Visser has a diverse work experience in various marketing and creative roles. Clerissa currently holds the position of Deputy Creative Director at ninety9cents, working specifically with the Ackermans account. Prior to this, they worked as a Digital Marketing Specialist, offering marketing strategy and consultation services to clients in different industries such as advertising, travel, and retail. Clerissa has also served as a Marketing Team Lead at Cognician and a Senior Digital Copywriter at ninety9cents, focusing on the Shoprite account. Earlier in their career, Clerissa worked as a Senior Content Strategist and Senior Content Manager at Platinum Seed, where they handled brand and channel strategies, copywriting, and social media management. Clerissa also gained experience as a Marketing Executive and Project Manager at Design Indaba, PR, Marketing, and Communications Executive at Design Indaba, Copywriter and Social Media Manager at SA Weddings, and Copywriting Intern at Saatchi & Saatchi Synergize. Additionally, Clerissa worked as a Tasting Room Assistant at WATERKLOOF WINE ESTATE and a Proofreader at 100 Translations & Editing, where they focused on translation and editing projects.

Clerissa Visser obtained their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Language & Culture from Stellenbosch University between 2012 and 2014. Prior to that, they completed their South African Matriculation Exemption from Chesterhouse High School, where they followed the Cambridge Curriculum for IGCSE and AS levels from 2009 to 2011.

In addition to their formal education, Clerissa has also obtained various certifications. Clerissa became a Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) and obtained the Professional Scrum Product Owner™ I (PSPO I) designation from Scrum.org in July 2020. Prior to that, they received certifications such as Scrum Product Owner & Scrum Product Owner Certification from Udemy in June 2020, and Google Analytics (Individual Qualification) from Google in May 2015.